Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 9,187 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Hosé.


0.00
The first half starts with Willem II Tilburg kicking off!
6.53
Harris Vandenbroeck kicks a strong pass forward to Roy Zoetebier. Roy Zoetebier whips in a cross ball towards Marc Wijker. Marc Wijker makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.34
Erik van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Mike Roest controls it well on his chest. Mike Roest makes a simple pass to Sophiane Deblock. Sophiane Deblock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.58
Erik van Vliet knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Wijker. Marc Wijker knocks in a cross ball towards Roy Zoetebier. Roberto Gonzalez comes in with a late challenge on Roy Zoetebier. Roy Zoetebier appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
30.19
Mark Van Der Ree deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Roest. Mike Roest decides to run forward with the ball. Mike Roest shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
38.29
Robin De Windt flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Boschker easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Boschker shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
39.51
Robin De Windt flicks a high ball forward to Raymond Kool who takes it down. Raymond Kool puts a great ball through. Jan-Willem Elshot runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.02
Roberto Gonzalez breaks forward. Roberto Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Purrel Jansen. Purrel Jansen plays a scrappy one-two with Jan-Willem Elshot and advances towards the goal... Purrel Jansen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Harris Vandenbroeck happens to be in the right place to block it.
42.51
With a delightful solo run, Alfredo Sommese stretches the opposition's defence. Alfredo Sommese knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Wijker. Marc Wijker beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.22
Willem II Tilburg are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
HFC Haarlem kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Roberto Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Orlando Lobont. Orlando Lobont threads a neat ball through to Jan-Willem Elshot. Jan-Willem Elshot kicks a strong pass forward to Raymond Kool but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.50
Orlando Lobont takes it forward alone. Orlando Lobont knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harris Vandenbroeck.
53.40
Sophiane Deblock clumsily knocks into Purrel Jansen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Purrel Jansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.05
Erik van Vliet plays the ball forward to Marc Wijker. Marc Wijker whips in a cross ball towards Roy Zoetebier. Roy Zoetebier beats his man to it with a header. Guillermo Van Gessel effortlessly punches it away to safety.
65.09
Anthony Boschker threads the ball through to Orlando Lobont. Orlando Lobont passes the ball forward but Jan-Willem Elshot is offside!
73.17
Mark Van Der Ree threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Deblock. Sophiane Deblock knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Wijker. Marc Wijker knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Guillermo Van Gessel gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.15
Harris Vandenbroeck threads a neat ball through to Mark Van Der Ree. Mark Van Der Ree makes a simple pass to Maurizio Valsesia. Maurizio Valsesia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Van Gessel who gathers it comfortably.
83.46
Alfredo Sommese knocks the ball forward to Roy Zoetebier. Roy Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Van Gessel who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.0769230769231 vs 56.9230769230769
Play Area
Home team third: 18.46%, Midfield: 50.77%, Away team third: 30.77%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sophiane Deblock of HFC Haarlem

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
7. Purrel Jansen (MID)
6
6
9. Raymond Kool (ATT)
6
11. Nigel White (ATT)
6

12. Jon Westwood (DEF)
0
14. Mohammed Meijer (DEF)
0